Eastern Bank wins ICSB award

Eastern Bank PLC won the gold award in the category of general banking in the "10th ICSB National Award 2022" for its outstanding corporate governance practices as well as transparency and accountability in overall management.

Ali Reza Iftekhar, managing director and CEO of Eastern Bank, received the award and a certificate from Tapan Kanti Ghosh, secretary to the commerce ministry, at the Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden in the capital on Saturday, said a press release.

"A recognition from a professional body like the ICSB is special. This award will inspire us in our greater commitment to sound corporate governance practices in every aspect of our future development and growth," said Iftekhar.

EBL got 5 gold awards since the introduction of ICSB National Award for corporate governance excellence in 2013.

Among others, Md Nojibur Rahman, chairman of Capital Market Stabilisation Fund and former principal secretary to the Prime Minister, was present.